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WATCH: High school football jamboree action takes place across East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tonight marked the unofficial start of the 2024 high school football season. Several teams across East Tennessee participated in jamborees for fans to get a preview of what they can expect on Friday nights this fall.
New parental consent law may prevent school nurses from doing basic functions
Would you feel the need to approve your child getting a Band-Aid from the school nurse? That could be one of the unintended consequences of a new state law dealing with parental consent.
Greater Jackson Chamber named ‘Chamber of the Year’
The Greater Jackson Chamber has been honored with receiving the inaugural “Chamber of the Year” award in the large category by the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executives (TCCE). This award, introduced for the first time this year, recognizes the Chamber’s outstanding leadership, dedication to the community and excellence in chamber management.
New report shows food insecurity continues to grow in East Tennessee
A new report by the Second Harvest Food Bank shows more people are struggling to keep food on the table in East Tennessee. Leaders told 10News they have seen a 26% year-over-year increase, citing inflation as the biggest reason. According to the most recent Map the Meal Gap data, more...
Think tank calls on West Tennessee policymakers to overhaul zoning before BlueOval population boom
As West Tennessee awaits a population boom expected to coincide with the opening of Ford’s new BlueOval City electric vehicle plant, a Tennessee think tank is urging local policymakers to take a hard look at their zoning laws. The Beacon Center, a nonprofit think tank that advocates for free markets and limited government, called on […]
FHU Establishes Endowed Chair for Excellence in Business in Honor of Late Professor
Henderson, Tennessee — (Aug. 15, 2024) — Freed-Hardeman University is honoring the legacy of a long-serving member of its College of Business faculty by establishing an endowed chair in his name. The Dr. Bobby Bush Endowed Chair for Excellence in Business commemorates Bush’s distinguished 25-year tenure (1976-2001) as a professor of business at the university.
Cierra Burdick: 'I hope they see how much I love Tennessee and how much I love Pat'
Cierra Burdick has returned to her home state of North Carolina with her Team USA Olympic gear, bronze medal and memories to last a lifetime, but she won't be in the United States for very long. The former Lady Vol's basketball journey continues. "I'm headed to Spain in a little...
JMCSS’ King responds to admonishment from watchdog group
When Jackson-Madison County Schools Superintendent Marlon King scheduled the teachers’ in-service day at Carl Perkins Civic Center, he wanted to put together a program that would inspire the teachers and other district staff to hit the ground running on the school year that would officially begin the following Monday.
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